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In this lab, we collaborate on projects as a team investigating teaching and learning in undergraduate science classrooms. ​Our work centers students’ experiences and uses education research to create more meaningful and inclusive science learning environments.

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Meet the Team

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Principal Investigator

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Mallory Rice, PhD (she/her)

Associate Professor, Biological Sciences

Associate Director, Center for Research and Engagement in STEM Education
Principal Investigator, RICE Lab

Dr. Rice is a biology education researcher with a background in marine ecology research. Broadly, the RICE Lab projects investigate students' experiences and perspectives in college science classrooms with the goal to make science more welcoming for all students. While the projects in the lab span a variety of research interests, all projects are student-driven. When she's not on campus, she enjoys CrossFit, running, and spending them with her family and dogs.

Current Lab Members

Johnny Smithers

M.S. Student

Nirel Wiggins

Undergraduate Researcher

Danielle Pena

Undergraduate Researcher

Connor Macias

Undergraduate Researcher

Lauren Farwell

Undergraduate Researcher

Lab Alumni

Poorvi Data, M.S.

M.S. Student

Anastasia Navarro

Undergraduate Researcher

Samantha Arreguin

Undergraduate Researcher

Daniela Meraz

Undergraduate Researcher

Sarah Shakir

Undergraduate Researcher

Yetunde Adebayo

Undergraduate Researcher

Charli Knob

Undergraduate Researcher

Ashley Virabouth

Undergraduate Researcher

Trixy Nguyen

Undergraduate Researcher

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CONTACT

Address: 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA 92096

Email: mmrice@csusm.edu

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